Our RtW trip in 2008 was going well. Leaving the forests and sweeping bays of Tasmania behind us, we journeyed to the East Coast of Australia to land in Sydney. … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Sydney Part 8
A blend of old and new, Beijing offers excitement, unique sightseeing opportunities and layers of history. Hike the Great Wall, stand in the world’s largest inner-city square or marvel at … Continue reading Beijing, travelling China Part 1
Finland’s southern capital Helsinki is located at the heart of the Baltic Sea area and boasts rich cultural influences from both the East and West. Nominated as the ‘World Design … Continue reading Helsinki itinerary
In 2008, we embarked on our RtW trip, visiting seven countries. Leaving behind the awe-inspiring Uluru and the cosmopolitan Adelaide, our next place on the map was Melbourne to say hi … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Melbourne Part 6
Beware… you’re now entering a geek zone! So here at In 4 the Long Haul, we tend to get a tiny bit obsessed over things. From Harry Potter films and … Continue reading Visiting Game of Thrones
In 2008, we embarked on our RtW trip. After visiting our first country on our list, China, we then sauntered off to Singapore, off southern Malaysia. With day trips to … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Singapore Part 3
We decided to spend Cat’s 30th birthday at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and incorporated this into a wider US holiday, starting from sunny Miami and New Orleans and then … Continue reading Tips for hot and cold weather
Part 1 – Salzburg After a relaxing flight from London on a sunny Saturday morning we arrived at Salzburg airport. We hoped on bus no.2 to our hotel in the … Continue reading Salzburg to Munich on a budget
We have been meaning to visit the Balkans for quite some time but have been distracted by lands afar. But this year, we ventured out to the first group of … Continue reading How to plan a Balkans trip
The largest island in the Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Skye offers a rugged landscape, majestic mountains and picturesque fishing villages. It is connected to Scotland’s northwest coast by bridge but visitors … Continue reading Fun facts about Isle of Skye
